UK plc is under pressure on several fronts at the moment – we would all be concerned with the current degree of economic uncertainty at the best of times, yet we are also faced with the problems created by rising fuel and energy prices, and markets where competition remains fierce on all fronts.

At the same time, serious issues such as corporate manslaughter legislation and environmental performance are also high on the agenda of any business with substantial numbers of field workers.

But why address that here? Well, in recent years enterprise mobility has moved into the mainstream of business thinking, built around a set of issues which have now converged: the need for business efficiency and competitive advantage, cost control, worker protection and our role in sustaining the planet. They now closely match the challenges faced by companies across the mobility arena.

Those businesses out there with advanced enterprise mobility strategies already in place are currently witnessing the benefits it provides, and also insulating themselves against some of these current risks, while their competitors remain exposed. To illustrate how dramatic the impact of Enterprise Mobility technology can be, some TBS customer achievements at a glance:
• Drive Assist’s annual mileage decreased by 2.5 million miles a year following the successful deployment of TBS TaskMaster.
• STMS Integra reduced driver mileage by 6,000 miles per week.
• Lewisham Borough Council removed the need for its operatives to travel to their local depot saving 32 miles per driver per day.

At the heart of our message is that there has never been a more important time to consider your enterprise mobility strategy and plan for the future, as our wide variety of Enterprise Mobility user stories in this edition of Smartalk shows. We hope you find it informative.